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Regulators to test milk for drug residues
Federal regulators want to know whether illegal drug residues found in some dairy cows sent to slaughter can also be found in milk.
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Veterinary editors added to AVMA publications staff
Drs. Christopher R. Byron and Roxanne B. Pillars joined the AVMA Publications Division staff in September as assistant editors for the JAVMA and AJVR.
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Revenue growth can't hide 'alarming' decline in client visits
Most U.S. companion animal practices saw modest revenue growth in 2010 despite a drop in patient visits
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Research, recognition, and relationships
Studies discussed, partnerships solidified at NAVC
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Approval for animals, use for humans?
Two companies in the U.S. and Canada have developed cattle-use vaccines that could reduce human illnesses from Escherichia coli
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Drug's sale halted over arsenic concerns
A pharmaceutical company planned to halt sales of a drug used to treat a parasitic disease and increase growth in chickens after it was found that use…
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AVMA: Many vet practices would benefit from Internet sales tax
A federal moratorium on taxing Internet transactions is giving online pharmacies a competitive advantage over many veterinary practices, according to…
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Former AAHA director receives AVMA Award
Dr. John W. Albers thought he would become a bench scientist, but he ended up in veterinary practice instead.
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Is the rural food practice shortage alleviated?
A committee from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners reported that the U.S. no longer has a shortage of veterinarians willing to work in…
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Antimicrobial oversight could increase through VFDs
Veterinary oversight could become required for some antimicrobials currently available over the counter to livestock owners.
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FDA scientist says action needed on drug use concerns
Dr. William T. Flynn said agriculture industries need to address concerns and alter their antimicrobial use policies before others—
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Representing the profession at home and globally
The AVMA Executive Board took a series of actions intended to improve representation of the profession both within the AVMA and
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Measuring and applying welfare
Dr. Sarah Probst Miller teaches farm employees how to improve their interactions with pigs, and says that her teaching philosophy is guided by the…
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AASV president to encourage member participation
Dr. Randy G. Jones has long felt a need to take responsibility for addressing concerns of the veterinary profession.
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Meet me in St. Louis
About 8,800 attendees convened July 16-19 in St. Louis for four full days of education, exhibits, and events during the 2011 AVMA Annual Convention.
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AABP to give business help
Veterinary students, mixed animal practice owners, and retiring veterinarians alike could receive business help through a new
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Mizzou's diagnostic lab purchased
A veterinary diagnostic testing corporation bought the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Animal Diagnostic and Investigative
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Board approves funding and legislative priorities
The Executive Board approved positions on several veterinary-related bills and prioritized the Association's FY 2012 appropriations initiatives.